Hi everyone, I've been trying to produce post-punk/darkwave music solo for a long time. I used to play along with backing tracks while practicing, but recently, I've started programming drums in Ableton.
Since I don't know how to play drums, I initially struggled to figure out what to do. However, after watching some drumming videos, I learned a bit. At this point, I can create patterns with kick, snare, and hi-hat in a way that satisfies me. However, sometimes it still sounds like a drum machine. Given the type of music I make, this isn't necessarily a problem, but I’d like to improve my drum programming skills and make it sound more organic.
By "organic," I don’t just mean adjusting velocity or remembering that a drummer has only two hands. Instead, I want to avoid monotonous patterns and incorporate different percussive elements to make the rhythm more dynamic.
What do you think I can do to achieve this? Are there any resources you recommend? If you have similar experiences, I'd love to hear about them. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks!
Submitted February 13, 2025 at 06:04PM by borapep https://www.reddit.com/r/Learnmusic/comments/1iotiyt/writing_drums_without_knowing_how_to_play/?utm_source=ifttt
Javier Rodriguez
Thursday, February 13, 2025